Colorado
Snakes in Routt County
4 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Routt County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Prairie RattlesnakeCrotalus viridisVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Routt County
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
Harmless
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Routt County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Routt County, Colorado?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Routt County, Colorado, including Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Routt County, Colorado, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Routt County, Colorado?
- 4 snake species have verified records in Routt County, Colorado, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Routt County, Colorado?
- The Western Terrestrial Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Routt County, Colorado, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Routt County, Colorado?
- Keep your distance and do not try to catch or kill it. Most bites happen when people handle or corner a snake. If someone is bitten, contact local emergency services or poison control immediately.